Baleen whales evolved a unique larynx to communicate but cannot escape human noise

Baleen whales evolved a unique larynx to communicate but cannot escape human noise

Baleen whales are the largest animals to have ever roamed our planet and as top predators play a vital role in marine ecosystems. To communicate across vast distances and find each other, baleen whales depend critically on the production of sounds that travels far in murky and dark oceans. However, since whale songs were first … Read more

California to fight invasive plants in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta with herbicide treatments

California to fight invasive plants in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta with herbicide treatments

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In its fight against invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, the California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways says it will begin a regiment of herbicide treatments that will last through the end of 2024. Agency officials announced that workers will start work on the Delta and … Read more

Botanical gardens ‘most effective’ green space at cooling streets in heatwaves | Environment

Botanical gardens ‘most effective’ green space at cooling streets in heatwaves | Environment

Few things are as soothing on a hot summer’s day as a walk through a beautiful botanical garden, but they are not just oases of calm. As climate breakdown fuels soaring temperatures, they could prove crucial in moderating the heat in the streets around them. A comprehensive review of research into the heat-mitigating effects of … Read more

A New Startup Wants to Turn the Sugar You Eat Into Fiber

A New Startup Wants to Turn the Sugar You Eat Into Fiber

What the body does need is fiber, a nutrient found in vegetables, whole grains, and legumes that helps regulate the bowel and lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Only about 5 percent of Americans get the recommended amount of daily fiber, which is about 30 grams a day. The enzyme Zya is developing comes from … Read more

Six Nations LIVE: Rugby news as England and Scotland prepare for Calcutta Cup plus Ireland v Wales build-up

Six Nations LIVE: Rugby news as England and Scotland prepare for Calcutta Cup plus Ireland v Wales build-up

England team news: Freddie Steward dropped for Calcutta Cup clash England have made a surprise selection call at full-back for the Calcutta Cup clash with George Furbank preferred to Freddie Steward. Steward’s demotion comes just a fortnight after a starring role in England’s win over Wales, with the Leicester back left out for only the … Read more

Revolutionary breakthrough in solar energy: Most efficient QD solar cells

Baleen whales evolved a unique larynx to communicate but cannot escape human noise

A groundbreaking research breakthrough in solar energy has propelled the development of the world’s most efficient quantum dot (QD) solar cell, marking a significant leap towards the commercialization of next-generation solar cells. This cutting-edge QD solution and device have demonstrated exceptional performance, retaining their efficiency even after long-term storage. Led by Professor Sung-Yeon Jang from … Read more

Climate change not to blame for deadly Chile Fires: researchers

Climate change not to blame for deadly Chile Fires: researchers

Neither human-induced climate change nor the El Nino weather phenomenon were determining factors in the devastating forest fires that killed more than 130 people in Chile this month, according to the results of an international study revealed Thursday. Improper land use had a bigger impact, it found, with the expansion in recent decades of pine … Read more